Trappistes Rochefort 10 - Brasserie de Rochefort

ChicagoJohn

Illinois

4.78/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Reviewing the Rochefort 10. I have had the 10 fresh (1 year old) and aged 7 years.

On this particular night, I opened up Westvleteren 12 from 2007 alongside a Rochefort 10 2006 with my good friend Greg (BeerListMan) in Chicago.

Westvleteren 12 and Rochefort 10 aged are both super complex, but the Westvleteren 12 won due to it's smooth drinkability. There was absolutely no trace of alcohol and everything was so well balanced in the drink. Rochefort 10 still had some 'power' in it and it was extremely tasty and drinkable but the flavors were a little bit more unbalanced. The date, raisin, plum flavors in the Westvleteren 12 were more pronounced while I tasted more bready characteristics (almost like drinking rye) in the Rochefort.

The only difference is that I enjoyed the heavier, syrupy mouthfeel of the Rochefort 10 over the slightly lighter bodied Westvleteren 12.

A good way to describe this would be to drink a Highland Park 18 year scotch alongside a similar type of scotch with 15 years.. The 18 year will rock your world due to its drinkability and smoothness and the Westvleteren 12 did the same thing against the Rochefort 10. That being said, I would still age my Rochefort 10s because of its availability in the US.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2012 16:07:07 | More by ChicagoJohn

haknort

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-19-2013 03:28:53 | More by haknort

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-19-2013 02:04:39 | More by BobaFret

sh00ky

Hawaii

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 00:36:11 | More by sh00ky

akang

California

4.36/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured a 330 mL bottle into a snifter.

A: Pours a cloudy dark brown with a head that disappears quickly.

S: Strong hints of plums and figs, and some yeastiness.

T: Initial hit of dark fruits and gives way to strong malt flavor and lingering spices. The alcohol content is incredibly well-hidden as well.

M: Medium carbonation that leaves a smooth and creamy finish. Easy to keep drinking.

O: I admittedly have had few quads relative to some other styles, but this is currently my favorite example of the style. Definitely happy that it is widely available.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:27:04 | More by akang

FlashJordan

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 19:45:34 | More by FlashJordan

apanloco

Sweden

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-18-2013 19:21:52 | More by apanloco

Kreko7

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 17:27:06 | More by Kreko7

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 16:45:56 | More by eyeenjoybeer

jono0101

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 15:49:26 | More by jono0101

chrisp450

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 14:16:53 | More by chrisp450

Mscarpen

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 11:19:54 | More by Mscarpen

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-18-2013 03:31:43 | More by iHeartMNBeer

vitters03

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 01:42:54 | More by vitters03

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 01:09:28 | More by GinsuDave

mrskunk

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 22:05:29 | More by mrskunk

TheConnMan

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 19:02:35 | More by TheConnMan

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 18:59:39 | More by EricClayton

eliz108

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-17-2013 14:38:25 | More by eliz108

athesing10

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-17-2013 14:00:41 | More by athesing10

chossboss

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 04:27:19 | More by chossboss

myersk27

Indiana

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-17-2013 03:49:27 | More by myersk27

Blashawright

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 22:22:53 | More by Blashawright

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 18:28:37 | More by carlosega

Benjiehorn

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-16-2013 14:34:50 | More by Benjiehorn